Alabama Sea Turtle Program

How about a family-friendly attraction that teaches about preservation, conservation and being a good steward of nature? Check out the Alabama Sea Turtle “Share the Beach” volunteer program. From May through October, Alabama's beaches are home to female turtles who make nests and lay eggs. Volunteers make sure the threatened and endangered species are able to nest safely. They patrol beaches looking for nests, share nest-watching duties, speak to groups about turtles and make sure that, when it is time, as many hatchlings as possible safely make the trek from the beach to the surf. While visiting, families can look for signs of nests. Back home, parents or grandparents can join the Adopt-A-Nest program so youngsters can track the progress of the nest and hatchlings they are helping support.